Denise Scott Brown
Denise Scott Brown | |
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Scott Brown in October 2012 | |
| Born | Denise Lakofski October 3, 1931 |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand Architectural Association School of Architecture University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouses | |
| Parent(s) | Simon Lakofski Phyllis Hepker |
| Practice | Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates Venturi and Rauch Venturi, Rauch and Scott Brown |
Denise Scott Brown (née Lakofski; born October 3, 1931) is a South African-American architect, planner, writer and educator. She is known for her contributions to architectural theory, urban design, and postmodern architecture, as well as for her joint work with her husband architect Robert Venturi.
In addition to professional practice, Scott Brown has taught at several universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and Harvard University. Her writing and teaching have addressed urbanism, historic preservation, social equity in planning and design, and the role of gender in the architectural profession.
She has received numerous honors for her contributions to architecture and urbanism, including the Jane Drew Prize and the Soane Medal. Although her husband Venturi was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1991, Scott Brown was not included, prompting later international advocacy for recognition of her role in their joint work. She is principal of the firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates in Philadelphia.